NHTSA recall 16V-117 (16V117000)
visibility recall reported February 29, 2016 - about 18,700 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V117000
- Also written as
- 16V-117
- Manufacturer number
- 140
- Reported
- February 29, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~18,700
- Component
- visibility
What is being recalled
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2012 Genesis vehicles manufactured August 1, 2011, to April 30, 2012, and 2011-2013 Equus vehicles manufactured July 10, 2011, to June 12, 2012. The windshield wiper motor cover seal on the affected vehicles may degrade allowing corrosion on the wiper motor's circuit board. The corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of wiper function.
Why it is dangerous
Inoperative wipers during inclement weather can decrease driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motor cover and seal, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2016. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-800-633-5151. Hyundai's number for this recall is 140.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-117 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.